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Medina Mother's Prior Criminal History Released

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- The Madison County Circuit Court has released the prior criminal history of the Medina mother accused of lying about her son's health for years and accepting donations for her family. According…

Crockett County Judge Will Preside Over Woolfork Hearing

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- New information about the Madison County Sheriff scandal regarding those presiding over next week's protection order hearing has been released. The Madison County Court Clerk tells WBBJ that Judge Paul Conley…

Former Teacher's Assistant Charged with Assault

This video is no longer available. DOWNTOWN JACKSON -- Jackson police have charged a former teacher's assistant with simple assault for slapping a special needs child. Alvin Wilson, 53, of Humboldt, surrendered at the Jackson Police Department around 5 a.m.…

Police Identify Person of Interest in Early Morning Homicide

This video is no longer available. EAST JACKSON -- An overnight shooting in East Jackson killed one person and injured another. Police released the name of a person of interest. Officers are looking for Carlos Ross, 23. Investigators say Ross…

Lexington Alderman Vote on Ethics Violation

This video is no longer available. HENDERSON COUNTY, Tenn.- Lexington City Alderman voted 4-2, Tuesday night. The majority's vote saying fellow Aldermen Jerry Bingham and Jack Johnson violated the board's ethics policy. Bingham and Johnson are accused of using city…

Medina Mother Jamie Decker Arrested Again

This video is no longer available. TRENTON, Tenn. - Medina mother Jamie Decker, who is accused of lying about her son having cancer for years and accepting donations for her family, was arrested in Gibson County, Tuesday. Decker turned herself…

Two Stolen Vehicles Set on Fire

This video is no longer available. MCNAIRY COUNTY, Tenn -- Two vehicles stolen from different locations in McNairy County were found burned in the woods. The McNairy County Sheriff's Department said the vehicles were stolen Monday night. Investigator Robert Hitchborn…

Visitors Preview Discovery Park of America in Obion County

This video is no longer available. UNION CITY, Tenn - The countdown to November 1 is underway as local leaders anticipate the grand opening of Discovery Park of America in Obion County. Tuesday, dozens of local and state officials, along…

Deputy Plans On Extended Leave, Sheriff Returns To Work

DOWNTOWN JACKSON, Tenn. -- Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork returned to work Tuesday for the first time since Jackson police began investigating a domestic incident involving him and one of his female deputies. Chief Deputy Tommy Cunningham tells WBBJ that…

Henderson County Man Now Facing Federal Meth Charges

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. -- A man arrested for contributing to the delinquency of a minor a few months ago is now facing federal meth charges. Richard Hopper, who was arrested in April, faces a two-count…

Bugs Move Indoors As Temperatures Drop

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn.--As the weather cools off, pests make the move inside. Butler Pest Control Services sprayed for insects at a house in West Jackson on Tuesday. “They're designed to find a place to hibernate…

National Exchange Club Chartered

EAST JACKSON, Tenn. -- The National Exchange Club is pleased to welcome the Madison Academic Magnet High School Excel Club as its newest club. Known as America's Service Club, Exchange is proud to announce this high school club as a…

How Will Protection Order Affect Sheriff at Work?

This video is no longer available. JACKSON, Tenn. - The temporary order of protection granted to Deputy Sharon Sangster prevents Madison County Sheriff David Woolfork from having any contact with her. That includes coming to her workplace. Both Sangster and…

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